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You can replace stuff; you can’t replace you. Your
personal safety is incredibly important as you head off to unfamiliar territory.
There are some critical considerations, regardless of your gender. This chapter
is intended for your safety, not to create fear.
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Topics
covered under Personal Safety
- Nighttime precautions
- Campus alcohol and
violence ties
- How convicted rapists
choose victims
Topic
covered under Property Safety
- ID your gear
- What’s in your wallet?
- Keeping valuables out of
sight
Learning
to tune into personal intuition is critical now that your parents are not around
to offer reminders on protection.
If
you become a victim of rape, immediately call a local crisis center or The
National Sexual Assault Hotline RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National
Network) a 1-800-656-HOPE for a referral to a trained individual in your area.
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